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Radiation Protection Guidance for Diagnostic and Interventional X-Ray Procedures; Federal Guidance Report No. 14
Citation:
Radiation Protection Guidance for Diagnostic and Interventional X-Ray Procedures; Federal Guidance Report No. 14.
Impact/Purpose:
This report, Federal Guidance Report No. 14, focuses on the transition to digital imaging. It extends the scope to include computed tomography (CT), interventional fluoroscopy, bone densitometry, and veterinary practice, and updates sections on radiography and dentistry that were covered in FGR 9. In addition, it addresses justification of the examination and optimization of radiation dose, and features an expanded section on occupational exposure.
Description:
Federal Guidance Report No. 14 provides federal facilities that use diagnostic and interventional x-ray equipment with updated recommendations for keeping doses as low as reasonably achievable without compromising the quality of patient care, This guidance is an update of Federal Guidance Report No.. 9, which was issued in 1976.